Foreign Investor Guide

Reference: Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Investment office www.invest.gov.tr

INCENTIVE GUIDE

FOREIGN INVESTMENT GUIDE

  • BUILDING A BUSINESS
  • WORK PERMIT
  • RESIDENCE PERMIT
  • REAL ESTATE AND CITIZENSHIP ACQUISITION
  • COST OF DOING BUSINESS
  • INVESTMENT AREAS
  • INCENTIVE GUIDE
  • TAX GUIDE
  • LEGAL GUIDE

INCENTIVE GUIDE

  • One of the most competitive investment incentive systems in emerging markets.
  • Comprehensive packages designed from scratch for investment and expansion investment projects in manufacturing, service and R&D.
  • equal treatment of international and domestic investors.
  • Increasing ease of access to incentives and tax breaks.
  • Incentives offered by different sectors and scales.
  • 333 investment incentive certificates with a total investment amount of 42.5 billion TL were issued to international investors in 2018. In this context, it is foreseen that 22,440 people will be employed.

The Republic of Turkey offers a comprehensive investment incentive program that supports the minimization of start-up costs and acceleration of investment returns for both start-up and expansion investment projects.

These incentives can also be adapted for projects in priority sectors classified as important areas for technology transfer and economic development. The Republic of Turkey supports exporters through various grants, incentives and loans, as well as support programs for investors, R&D and innovation projects and additional employment.